Dynamic Load Rating Roof Rack 2014 EL?

[schmaltz]

I'm thinking of a roof mounted tent and I'm wondering what the dynamic load rating is? I was going to put the iKamper Skycamp up there. Can I mound it to the stock roof rack?

 

[Frank Wilson]

If you do, itt will totally kill your MPGs and you may have bridge and parking garage problems. Just Sayin'

 

[Adieu]

Not a lot, imho


Them roofs are pretty squishy. Literally. Press hard and it flexes.

 

[Frank Wilson]

Not a lot, imho


Them roofs are pretty squishy. Literally. Press hard and it flexes.

Hit a bump and mine flexes

 

[bobmbx]

I'm thinking of a roof mounted tent and I'm wondering what the dynamic load rating is? I was going to put the iKamper Skycamp up there. Can I mound it to the stock roof rack?

My Owners Manual (2017 XLT EL) says the max rack load is 200#. It does not specify if that is a dynamic load. Seeing that the SkyCamp weighs ~155# that doesn't leave much for you. And keep that top speed in mind.....70mph.

Very European.

 

[Adieu]

In short: yes, you "CAN"... but the biggest permissible occupant is your cat

Dogs and small children? Pushing it (and unsafe anyway).

Grown humans? Forget it